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Course Syllabus: Ceramics II HCC Academic Program: ARTS Course Title: Ceramics II Course Rubric/Number: ARTS 2347 Semester: Fall 2015 Location: Central Campus, FAC 109 Course Reference Number: CRN# 70935 Day/ Time: WED 9-3 Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 3 credits Course contact hours per semester: 96 Course length: Regular Term, 16 weeks Type of Instruction: 2 lecture/4 lab hours per week Instructor: Gladys Bel Office: Theatre One 102 Phone: 713-718-6606 Email address: gladys.bel@hccs.edu Learning web address: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/gladys.bel Office Hours: Theatre One, Room 102 or FAC 109, by appointment, phone, or e-mail, before or after most classes Clara Hoag Email address: clara.hoag@hccs.edu Learning web address: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/clara.hoag Office Hours: by appointment Course Description: This studio course builds on knowledge acquired in Ceramics I. Emphasis is on form and surface experimentation, as well as development of personal expression. Traditional and nontraditional uses of clay will be explored. This course satisfies the fine arts component of the HCC core.

Course Prerequisites: ARTS 2346, Ceramics I Course Goal: The purpose of this course is to advance the building skills acquired in Ceramics I. The refinement of craftsmanship, concept and method are stressed. Additional kiln technology and glaze chemistry are introduced. Technical information is introduced to increase the artistic range of the materials and techniques covered in Ceramic I. This course will examine the interdependence of medium and image.

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Course Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify, define and understand the formal elements of art and the principles of design. (Level 2) 2. Present a body of work which shows an extended and advanced knowledge and skill set over Ceramics I. (Level

3) 3. Demonstrate the ability to produce and present finished works of exhibition quality. (Level 3) 4. Produce and critique projects that coordinate descriptive and expressive possibilities of course media. (Level 5) 5. Select and verify course media and techniques in completed projects. (Level 6)

Ceramics Two Student Learning Objectives ~ related to each Learning Outcome

Learning Outcome One: Identify, define and understand the formal elements of art and the principles of design. (Level 2)

The Supporting Learning Objectives: 1.1. Identify the formal elements and principles of design. 1.2. Compare formal elements. 1.3. Compare principles of design. 1.4. Contrast formal elements. 1.5. Contrast principles of design. 1.6. Comprehend all the sub-categories of all the formal elements and principles of design. (for example, analytic or expressive line or symmetrical, radial or asymmetrical balance, etc.) 1.7. Express sub-categories of all the formal elements.

Learning Outcome Two: Present a body of work which shows an extended and advanced knowledge and skill set over Ceramics I. (Level 3)

The Supporting Learning Objectives: 2.1. Apply an extended set of skills and knowledge over Ceramics I. 2.2. Employ a more advanced ability than Ceramics I 2.3. Present more artwork than Ceramics I. 2.4. Show a higher level of knowledge of the formal elements and principles of design. 2.5. Exhibit the successful completion of additional requirements:

• Increase the scale of the ceramic piece • Use a mold • Create a combination surface that mixes media or glaze types • Load and unload a kiln

Learning Outcome Three: Demonstrate the ability to produce and present finished works of exhibition quality. (Level 3)

The Supporting Learning Objectives: 3.1. Produce exhibition-ready artworks. 3.2. Prepare entry labels. 3.3. Present completed exhibit entries before the entry deadline expires 3.4. Select an artwork (made during the course) to be included in the student art exhibition. 3.5. Participate in the student exhibition.

Learning Outcome Four: Produce and critique projects that coordinate descriptive and expressive possibilities of course media. (Level 5)

The Supporting Learning Objectives: 4.1. Safely participate in the necessary practical tasks (safety and proficiency of handling of tools, supplies and equipment, etc.) involved with the course media. 4.2. Organize the formal elements and principles of design in course projects. 4.3. Establish artistic roles for course projects. 4.4. Summarize artistic themes for course projects. 4.5. Judge course projects. 4.6. Write 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments such as critiques, essays, research papers and/or journals. 4.7. Cultivate form and content in ceramics projects. 4.8. Synthesize ceramics problems.

Learning Outcome Five: Select and verify course media and techniques in completed projects. (Level 6) The Supporting Learning Objectives: 5.1. Summarize the formal elements. 5.2. Select principles of design 5.3. Critique the work of peers. 5.4. Self-critique artistic output. 5.5. Verify form and content

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CERAMICS CALENDAR Fall 2015

• LAST GREENWARE DAY = last day for working on wet clay or leather-hard clay. Also last day for

trimming, carving, slip decorating, etc. Deadline applies in our studio AND at home. On this day, remove all plastic and move pieces from greenware room to drying carts.

• It is the student’s responsibility to make pieces thin enough that they will be bone-dry for the Last Bisque firing. Generally, each 1/4” of clay thickness needs 1 week to dry.

• Some events on this calendar are tentative and subject to change. Please listen for announcements. • Gray indicates a closed studio. • WEEK 16—Pick up graded projects

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Week 1

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7 LABOR DAY

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14 LAST GLAZING

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Opening 17 Student Show

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30 Critiques

DEC 1 Critiques

2 Critiques

3 Critiques

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Some events on this calendar are tentative and subject to change. CRITIQUES will be held throughout the semester (not just the last week), according to when kilns are fired and unloaded. Please listen for announcements.

Daily Calendar Wednesday 9-3

CERAMICS 1 CERAMICS 2

WEEK 1 8/26

GLADYS & CLARA Introductions Demo: Wedging, Wheel, Pinch

GLADYS & CLARA Introductions

WEEK 2 9/2

GLADYS & CLARA Lecture: Clay Project 1: Ten Forms (pinch & wheel) Assign Paper/Presentation Project Lecture: Clay

GLADYS & CLARA Project 1 Assign Paper/Presentation Project

WEEK 3 9/9

GLADYS & CLARA Lecture: Clay bodies, Design Vocab. Project 1 continued

GLADYS & CLARA Project 1 continued

WEEK 4 9/16

GLADYS & CLARA Quiz #1—9 AM Project 1 completed--greenware

GLADYS & CLARA Project 1 completed--greenware

WEEK 5 9/23

CLARA Project 2: Historical Vessel/ Coil Glaze: 5 forms--Low-fire

CLARA Project 2

WEEK 6 10/30

CLARA Project 2 continued Glaze continued

CLARA Project 2 continued

WEEK 7 10/7

CLARA Project 2 Completed--greenware Complete Glazing 5 forms-- low-fire

CLARA Project 2 Completed--greenware Glaze Project 1

WEEK 8 10/14 GLADYS Project 3: Slab Glaze 5 forms-- High-Fire

GLADYS Project 3 Glaze Project 1 WEEK 9 10/21 GLADYS

Project 3 continued; Glaze continued Papers Due

GLADYS Project 3 continued; glaze continued Papers Due

WEEK 10 11/28 GLADYS Quiz #2: 9 AM Project 3 completed--greenware Complete Project 1 glazing LAST GREENWARE CLASS

GLADYS Project 3 completed--greenware Complete Project 1 glazing LAST GREENWARE CLASS

WEEK 11 11/4 CLARA Glaze project 2

CLARA Glaze project 2

WEEK 12

11/11 GLADYS Glaze project 3 Choose Show Piece

GLADYS Glaze project 3 Choose Show Piece WEEK 13

11/18 GLADYS & CLARA

Artist Presentations Other Events

CLARA & GLADYS Artist Presentations Other Events

WEEK 14 11/25 GLADYS & CLARA Quiz #3: 9 AM Other Events

GLADYS & CLARA Other events

WEEK 15 12/2 CLARA & GLADYS CRITIQUES

GLADYS & CLARA CRITIQUES

WEEK 16 12/9 Pick up graded work Pick up graded work

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Assignments & Instruction: Student Assignments will include: practice exercises, individual creative projects, readings, verbal critiques, and a minimum of 1000 words of writing assignments (written critiques, gallery/museum assignments, presentations, etc.) Class time will include lectures, demonstrations, slide presentations, scheduled and impromptu field trips, quizzes, practice exercises, time to work on projects, critiques, etc. Students will share the work of processing the clay pieces and daily maintenance of a clean safe studio. In addition, all students will take part in an end-of-the-semester studio clean up. Ceramic technology & safety will be an important part of the class. Outside of class, students will complete independent research and continue work on their projects. As in any academic course, students should anticipate and schedule "outside-of-class" working hours. These outside-of-class working hours will differ from person to person. But a good estimate is 6 hours per week. For ceramics, the ceramics studio is often the best place to spend these hours. Please see "Open Studio Hours" later in this document. Instructional Materials: There is no book required for this course. Please see attached materials list at the end of this document. Late/missed work policy: • No late art projects without an excellent excuse BEFORE HAND. • If you have missed demonstrations or lectures due to illness, you might be able to see/heqr

such during one of your professor’s other ceramics classes. • However, your 10% participation grade comes from your activities during YOUR class time--

not during a visit to another class. HCCS Policies HCC Policy Statement: Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the ADA Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. If you have any questions, please contact the Ability Service Department at Central College (713-718-6164), or the District Office at 713-718-5165. To visit the ADA Web site, log on to www.hccs.edu. Click Future Students, Scroll down the page and click on the words Disability Information. http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/future-students/disability-services HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty You are expected to be familiar with the College's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog and student handbook. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty.

Scholastic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.

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Cheating on a test includes: • Copying from another student’s test paper; • Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test; • Collaborating with another student during a test without authority; • Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the

contents of a test that has not bee administered; • Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.

Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.

Collusion means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit.

Violations: Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of “0” or “F” on the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. A recommendation for suspension or expulsion will be referred to the College Dean of Student Development for disciplinary disposition.

Grade Appeal: Students who wish to appeal a grade penalty should notify the instructional supervisor within 30 working days of the incident. A standing committee appointed by the College Dean of Instruction (Academic or Workforce) will convene to sustain, reduce, or reverse the grade penalty. The committee will be composed of two students, two faculty members, and one instructional administrator. A majority vote will decide the grade appeal and is final.

HCCS Discrimination and Harassment Policy No student or employee of the College shall engage in harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The College is responsible for maintaining a workplace free of harassment. HCC is committed to provide a learning and working environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of sex which includes all forms of sexual misconduct. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that when a complaint is filed, a prompt and thorough investigation is initiated. Complaints may be filed with the HCC Title IX Coordinator available at 713 718-8271 or email at oie@hccs.edu. HCCS Attendance Policies Official HCCS Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for material covered during their absences, and it is the student’s responsibility to consult with instructors for makeup assignments. Class attendance is checked daily by instructors. Religious Holidays If you observe a religious holiday and miss class, you must notify your instructor in writing 2 weeks in advance to arrange to take a test or make up an assignment. A religious holiday is a “holy day observed by a specific religion and the place of worship is exempt from property taxation under Section 11.20 of the Tax Code.”

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HCCS Withdrawal Policies Student-initiated Withdrawal (Drop): Students who choose to withdraw from the course must complete the process by Friday, OCT 30 at 4:30 pm. Following this day, students will receive a grade for the course. You may do this online without having to see a faculty member. However, students are strongly encouraged to speak with their instructor and/or counselor before choosing to withdraw. They may be able to provide suggestions that will enable you to complete the course. Your success is important. Faculty-initiated Withdrawal: Although it is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for nonattendance, the instructor has the authority to drop a student for excessive absences. A student may be dropped after his absences exceed 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction. For example: For a 3 credit lecture/lab CERAMICS class, meeting 6 hours per week (96 hours of instruction), a student may be dropped when their absence exceeds 12 hours. The deadline for faculty-initiated withdrawal is Friday Oct. 30. After this date, the instructor no longer has that option. However, do NOT count on your instructor to withdraw you. That is YOUR responsibility. FX Grade for Students Who Stop Attending Class If you stop attending class, WITHOUT being officially withdrawn by the due date, you will receive a grade of FX. Please note that the FX grade has financial aid repercussions. GLADYS Six Course Withdrawal Limit: Effective 2007, section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code applies to first-time in college freshman students who enroll in a Texas public institution of higher education in the fall semester of 2007 or thereafter. High school students currently enrolled in HCC Dual Credit and Early College are waived from this requirement until they graduate from high school. Based on this law, HCC or any other Texas Public institution of higher education may not permit students to drop after the official day of record more than six college level credit courses for unacceptable reasons during their entire undergraduate career. Policies and procedures for this statute can be found on the HCCS website http://imc02.hccs.edu/gcac/drop.htm

INTERNATIONAL students: Receiving a W in a course may affect the status of your student Visa. Once a W is given for the course, it will not be changed to an F because of the visa issue. Please contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520, if you have any questions about your visa status and other transfer issues. Ceramics Attendance Policy: (In addition to the above Official HCCS policies) Missed Classes Students are expected to attend all classes. We recommend that you do not schedule appointments during this important time. Absences will be counted from the first class meeting onward.

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Tardiness: You will be considered tardy if arriving after class begins, or leaving before it ends. HCCS requires faculty to keep track of all missed class time, including that resulting from tardies. If you miss role call, it is your responsibility to immediately SIGN IN UPON ARRIVAL, and also verbally alert the professor to your arrival. If you leave early, you must also notify the professor at that time. Demonstrations and instructions are given at the start of class and throughout. Poor attendance and tardiness can affect your grade, since they will cause you to miss many of these events. Please communicate with your professors ASAP regarding absences, tardies, and any special personal difficulties. Illness: Please do not come to class if you are sick! You will spread it to the rest of us! In flu cases, remember that you should wait 24 hours AFTER your last fever, before returning to class. Up until that time, you are still contagious. Other HCC Policies

Early Alert Program: To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic performance. Repeat Course Fee: The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available. EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System

At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.

Course Responsibilities/ Requirements As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to: • Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula • Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up work • Provide the course outline and class calendar • Provide a clear, detailed description of projects or assignments as they occur • Facilitate an effective learning environment • Communicate with individual students outside of class as needed

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To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to: • Attend class, be on time, and be prepared with the proper materials for each session • Use class studio time wisely by focusing on assigned projects • Keep copies of all paperwork, including the syllabus, articles, and handouts • Respect the space and materials of other class members • Clean up thoroughly after each studio session • Be prepared for critique sessions: have complete assignments and be prepared to participate

in the verbal critique process HCC Art Discipline Requirements By the end of the semester the student who passes with a final grade of “C” or above will have demonstrated the ability to: • Complete and comprehend the objectives of all graded assignments • Attend class regularly, missing no more than 12.5% of instruction (12 hours) • Arrive at class promptly and with the required supplies for that day’s session • Participate in the shared responsibilities for studio clean-up • Exhibit safe studio habits • Be prepared for and participate in class critiques • Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language • Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving

problems, and acquiring information • Complete a minimum of 1000 words in a combination of writing assignments and/or projects • Demonstrate the ability to present works of exhibition quality • Advance the skills acquired in Ceramics I • Increase the scale of the ceramic piece • Use a mold • Create a combination surface that mixes media or glaze types • Load and unload a kiln

Grading 90–100 percent A EXCELLENT

Exceptionally fine work; superior in presentation, visual observation, comprehension and participation

80–89 percent B GOOD Above average work and participation; superior in one or two areas

70–79 percent C FAIR Average work; work that is comparable to the average done by students at the same level of experience, past and present.

60–69 percent D PASSING Below average work; noticeably weak with minimal participation

Below 60 percent

F FAILING Failure to fulfill requirements. Deficient work of very poor technical and aesthetic quality.

FX FAILING DUE TO NON-ATTENDANCE

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Incomplete Grade If a student has completed at least 80% of the course work and wishes additional time to complete the remaining 20%, she may request a grade of "Incomplete" from the instructor. If the instructor agrees, the Incomplete will be given. However, students receiving an "I" must complete the course work within six months. After the deadline, the "I" becomes an "F." If a student’s "I" grade changes during a semester, it is the student’s responsibility to inform the financial aid office of the change. If the change of grade will affect the student’s financial aid eligibility, the financial aid office will then do a recalculation during the semester. Otherwise, the change of grade will not be factored into the overall completion rate until the next increment of evaluation. Withdrawal Grade The grade of "W" (Withdrawal) appears on grade reports when students withdraw from a class by the drop deadline. Instructors have the option of electronically dropping students up to the deadline. After the deadline, instructors do not have that option — not even when entering final grades. Instructor Grading Criteria

Homework, assignments and projects will be evaluated on the following criteria: • Adherence to all assigned guidelines and requirements • Adherence to deadlines. • Creativity and Originality: solving the assignments in an imaginative and unique way • Level of technical difficulty attempted and achieved • Effort in development, communication and execution of ideas • Honesty: Submit your own work

Instructor’s Final Grading Legend:

• 15% = Paper and Presentation

Each intermediate/advanced student will do a paper and a presentation. The topic of the paper and presentation can vary depending on student interest: students may either 1) choose an artist from the given list, or 2) choose a ceramic technique or process from the given list. The paper and presentation topic must be the same*. The first part of the project is a 4 page paper** that is due on October 21st. The second part of the project is a 10-minute presentation that is due on November 23rd. Presentations must include 15 images of the artist and their work, and information from the paper. Details to follow. * exceptions may be made: please discuss with me. ** 12 pt times new roman font, 1-inch margins, double spaced.

• 10% = class participation • prompt arrival with all tools and materials • daily in-class-activities • sketchbook/notebook • critiques (verbal & written) • museum/ gallery assignments • student show • shared studio jobs • final clean-up • general contribution to the class learning environment

• 75% = 3 Art projects @ 25% each Project descriptions to be announced.

100% TOTAL

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Studio and Art Department Policies Health Policies: The following safety and health policies must be followed: 1. Students must follow all safety rules 2. Students are responsible for prompt cleaning of all their work areas 3. No food or drink in the studio 4. No children in studio or courtyard 5. Due to the toxic nature of some ceramic materials, high-risk students should consult with

their doctor before taking ceramics and certain other art courses. Read the attachment at the end of this syllabus. Sign the matching copy, and give to your instructor.

Studio Limitations: 1. A college ceramic studio is meant to handle the volume of work typically done by beginning and intermediate students. When kiln space is limited, preference will be given to students who have had fewer pieces fired. 2. Kilns and ceramic studio are reserved for:

a. students currently enrolled in Central College ceramics classes b. other Central College Art students when their teacher accompanies them c. current Central College Art faculty

3. These items are NOT allowed in our Central College ceramic studio:

a. clay that is not on the approved list b. pieces that have been fired elsewhere (they can not be fired in our kilns) c. slips, glazes, or overglazes that contain lead or cadmium

Open Studio: Like all college courses, work outside of class time will be necessary. Class time is for that class only. Open Studio hours are for all HCC/Central ceramics students. See attachment: Open Studio Hours. Room Keys: To enter a locked studio, you need to present your Key Card/ Studio Pass to the fine arts office secretary. Please return the key immediately after unlocking the room. (There is a $65 for lost or stolen keys.) However, if you want to pick up or drop off the room key, you must get to the fine arts office 1/2 hour before the above closing times. Studio Lockers: You will need a lock. Please give your professor the combination or an extra key. Security: Please keep all valuables (purses, backpacks, cell phones, etc) in your locker. Thieves passing in the hallway will stop to look for items. For your personal security, please keep the door locked when you are working alone. Also note the location of the room phone, and the number for the campus police (88888). Academic advisement: Academic advisement with full-time faculty in ARTS is available by appointment through the Fine Arts Office in FAC 101. Medical Insurance: Information regarding low-cost health insurance for students is available in the Fine Arts office. Such insurance covers both injury and illness, both on and off campus.

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Tutoring: Students are encouraged to take advantage of tutoring services offered by HCCS. http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/tutoring Studio Etiquette Signing Your Ceramic projects: You’ll be asked to invent an identifying “mark” to take the place of your signature. That mark should be put where it is not visible. Usually that means underneath the ceramic project. Broken pieces: Because ceramics is a fragile medium it is expected that some pieces might break during drying, loading, or firing. Please save the broken parts to show your instructor, and she will advise you how to proceed. If you break someone’s piece, leave an apologetic note with your name signed! Cell Phones and Beepers Please turn off your cell phones and beepers upon entering class. Do not receive or send calls or text-messages during class time. Do not leave class in order to use your phone. For emergencies, have people call 713-718-6600 and the office staff will bring you the message. Ipods/ MP3 playerss: Personal listening devices are allowed during class time AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TEACHER. When listening to music during class, you may only use one earphone bud so as to hear the teacher for important messages. The volume must be reasonable, so that other students do not hear your music. Computers: You may not use your computer in class, unless your professor has given you specific instructions to do so. Be aware that ceramic dust, over time, can damage a computer. Recording Devices: The following restrictions apply to camera phones, cameras, audio/tape recorders, video recorders, and any other electronic device that is capable of recording the human voice or image.

“Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring or testing occurs. “

Exceptions: Exceptions can be made for students performing official business on behalf of HCC (investigatory, archival, educational, and journalism purposes). Please seek approval from your instructor.) Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodation. In the Central Art Dept, a release form (signed by you) allows you and your work to be photographed for college purposes.

Studio Environment: Art-making requires concentration. Talking can disrupt this concentration—both for you and others. Conversation centered on ceramics is important (can you pass the ruler? how did you create that beautiful surface?). You’ll be asking many questions during demonstrations, and sharing your observations during critiques. But If you want to socialize (What movie did you see this weekend? How’s the boyfriend?), come early and stay late. Before and after class is the social time.

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As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical goal.

Guests: During class time, guests are not allowed. However, during OPEN STUDIO you are encouraged to BRIEFLY show the ceramics studio to friends who might be interested in seeing your work. These guests are not allowed to make work, or use the studio themselves, or Hang Out. For that, they need to sign up for a class. Children are not permitted in college classrooms or unattended on campus. Green Classroom: This is a green classroom. We make all efforts to consider the environment when using, cleaning, and disposing of ceramic materials. In the main studio, use sponges for cleaning, and your own towels for hand-drying. In the glaze lab, use newspaper on counters and floors, and a final wipe with a wet paper towel (not a sponge). Use paper towel sparingly!

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OPEN STUDIO HOURS

FALL 2015 We have 5 ceramics classes this semester. Class time is reserved for that class only. Open

Studio hours are for all HCC/Central ceramics students. During open studio time, students MUST clean up and exit the room by the closing hour. Failure to do so is disrespectful to an incoming class, or to staff who are waiting to go home.

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

8 am– 6 pm open studio

6-9 Hoag class

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8-9 am open studio

8-9 am open studio

8-9 am open studio

8-9 am open studio

8 am - 3:30 open studio

9-12

Bel class

9:00-3:00 Bel – Hoag

class

9-12

Bel class

9-3

Eggert class

12-1 open studio

12-1 open studio

1-4

Bel class

1-4

Bel class

3 – 6 pm open studio

6-9 Hoag class

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BUILDING CLOSED

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HCC Central ARTS - HAZARDOUS ART MATERIALS AND HIGH RISK GROUPS

HAZARDOUS ART MATERIALS Many art materials are toxic and can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact, then traveling via the bloodstream to the organs. The danger of any substance depends on its toxicity, amount you take in, duration of exposure, frequency of exposure, your total body burden (total exposure to that chemical from all sources), multiplying effect (multiple chemicals, especially if they target one organ), and whether you are part of a high risk group. HIGH RISK GROUPS 1. Children and Adolescents High-risk groups include children and adolescents (their more rapid metabolism absorbs toxins more easily.) Consequently, children are not allowed in our studios. Adolescents from the High School Dual Credit Program enter courses which use less toxic materials. 2. The elderly, smokers, heavy drinkers, asthmatics, people with liver, kidney, heart or lung damage, persons with suppressed immune systems, and some disabled persons because of their disabilities or medications that might make their bodies more vulnerable to particular chemicals: These persons should consult with their doctor. 3. Pregnant Women and Persons trying to Conceive: Pregnant women, like children & adolescents, have a speeded up metabolism that makes them more susceptible to absorption of certain chemicals. Their growing fetus is also susceptible. Many chemicals--called teratogens--can damage the fetus, even when present in very small amounts, and cause severe birth defects. Other chemicals are fetotoxic and may cause spontaneous abortions and miscarriages. Still others are mutagenic--causing damage to the egg or sperm before conception, especially in the 3 months prior. One major problem is that most chemicals--including most art materials--have not been tested to see if they cause mutations before pregnancy or damage the fetus during pregnancy. Even those art materials labeled "Non-Toxic" might be dangerous. The federal government warns of these labels: "Since knowledge about chronic health hazards is incomplete and warnings cannot cover all uses of any product, it is not possible for precautionary labeling to ensure completely safe use of an art product." As a result, some experts give the same advice that physicians give to pregnant women about medications: "avoid them if possible during pregnancy, not because we know they are dangerous but because we do not know whether they are safe." Some experts believe that pregnant women can work with some art materials without absorbing them into the body. "Avoiding skin contact and ingestion of toxic materials is relatively easy, through simple hygiene precautions. However, inhalation of toxic, airborne materials is often harder to avoid. This is especially of concern with toxic solvent vapors, metal dusts, and gases." Experts warn that respirators do not give pregnant women adequate protection from airborne toxic chemicals. Also, airborne materials can linger in a studio where other students have worked. Courses like ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, photography, jewelry/metals, fibers, drawing, and design will include airborne materials and are thus NOT suitable for pregnant women. Watercolor and Acrylic Painting might be suitable if no solvents are used by anyone in the classroom. However, gloves would have to protect against skin absorption of heavy metals, especially teratogens like Cadmium that are found in some paints. Digital Art typically uses no toxic materials. Consult with your doctor. 4. Women Nursing A breast fed infant can be poisoned if the mother has been exposed to toxic chemicals. While the amount of absorbed chemical may be too small to adversely affect the woman herself, the nursing child is at risk. Experts advise that nursing women adhere to the recommendations for Pregnant Women. Consult with your doctor. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I have received a take-home-copy of the above information regarding High Risk Students and I understand that it is my responsibility to consult my physician if any of the above conditions pertain to me. I have also been advised by the instructor the location of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), eyewash station and first aid kit in the studio/classroom. STUDENT SIGNATURE_________________________________________________ DATE_____________________ PRINTED NAME___________________________________________________

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CERAMIC MATERIALS LIST FALL 2015

Note: If you are a Financial Aid student waiting for your money, speak to your professor ASAP. ESSENTIAL: by the 2ND class

15.00 pottery tool kit: 5.00 fettling knife #97 3.00 scoring tool (or old fork from home) 2.50 Rubber rib, small red or blue 3.00 Round bamboo brush, small 1.00 1 or 2 gallon bucket with handle (bring an empty plastic 1-gallon-milk jug) 1.00 sponge, large (for cleaning your table) 2.50 rubber or latex gloves (long, not short)

5 plastic bags (13 to 33 gallon), no grocery bags! 2 small plastic containers with lids (yogurt or butter tubs are good) Box to hold your small fired pieces (shoebox size or larger) Old bath towel or hand towel Apron or old, large shirt (ceramics store sells a nice $13 apron) Pencil, eraser, paper for drawings & notes, organizer Newspaper—NOT shiny or slick—NOT the Egalitarian

3.00+ 1-2 small jars of Non-Toxic Underglaze CERAMIC STORE: Amaco Liquid Underglaze/ LUG series 2 oz/ $5 each Mayco Stroke & Coat Underglaze 2 oz/ $3 each TEXAS ART: Duncan Concepts Underglaze 2 oz/ $3.60 each Duncan Cover-Coat Opaque Underglaze 2 oz/ $3.60 each

ESSENTIAL: soon OR no later than October 14 (start of 3rd project)

14.00 25 lbs of store-bought clay, as chosen from the approved list Over the semester, you will use about 75-100 total lbs. Clay beyond the 25 lbs may be FREE studio clay or store-bought clay.

RECOMMENDED, BUT OPTIONAL

lock (combination or key) mist spray bottle small toolbox (or use your bucket for tool storage)

2.00 1” rabbit hair brush 1.00 1 small detail brush, pointed

SOURCES: • Ceramic Store (in the Heights--West 11th St., east of Shepherd). • Texas Art Supply (on Montrose between Fairview and West Gray) carries some clay, tools, & glazes.

But sometimes their clay is hard. Check with your thumb. • Grocery, drugstores & hardware stores for some items

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Pottery Tool Kit--contains 8 tools 25 lbs of clay from approved list

fettling knife

1" x 1" rabbit hair brush bamboo brush

rubber rib scoring tool

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APPROVED CLAYS FALL 2015

HCC/Central Art Department The Art Department at Central College/HCCS has approved the following clays for use in our classes. Your instructor will suggest or assign specific clays from this list. Clay bags MUST be marked with your name, the clay name, and the cone number. Unmarked clay will be removed from the studio. Approved clays/Ceramic Store: cone 10 stoneware: Armstone . . . . . . . . . coarse sand, good for thick pieces, 7-10% shrinkage Grande . . . . . . . . . . coarse grog, good for thick pieces, 7-10% shrinkage Balcones 7-12% shrinkage Balcones White 7-12% shrinkage Gruene Butter 7-12% shrinkage Dillo White 7-12% shrinkage

B-mix 10 7-12% shrinkage (NOT B-mix 5 which contains Talc)

cone 10 porcelain: Coleman Porcelain 7-13.5% shrinkage Nara Porcelain 7-14% shrinkage Porcelain, cone 10 7-15% shrinkage

Toshi Porcelain Slip smooth casting slip (NOT Laguna Porcelain Sip—a cone 5 casting slip which contains Talc)

(NOT any of the Cone 5-6 Porcelains) Approved clays/Texas Art Supply: on Montrose near Fairview cone 10 stoneware: No. 1 Stoneware Clay ($21 for 25 lbs--on sale for $10.55)

Stoneware Special II ($25.78 for 25 lbs--on sale for $12.89) [We do NOT recommend these clays because they are often twice the cost of the Ceramics

store and frequently too hard. But the store is close to campus. Check softness if you buy.] Other Approved Recycled cone 9-10 clay from our studio recycling buckets. Clays: Clay you dig up yourself (With your instructor’s help, test first, to determine firing

cone and shrinkage.)

[Note: Do NOT buy clay from Hobby Lobby or Michael’s.]

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Cost of Approved Clays from the Ceramic Store

for HCC/Central students FALL 2015

Below are the approved clays from the Ceramic Store. Different clays can be combined into 1 order. It is always cheaper to buy in larger quantities. If 2 or more students buy clay together, using only 1 invoice, you can get this better rate. To pay, you can pool your cash, OR 1 person can write a check or use a credit card (with others reimbursing that person). _____

STONEWARE, CONE 10 25lb 50lb 100lb ARMSTONE 14.00 (.56) 24.50 (.49) 41.00 (.41) BALCONES WHITE " " 41.00 (.41) BALCONES “ “ 41.00 (.41) DILLO WHITE “ “ 43.00 (.43) GRANDE " " 43.00 (.43) GRUENE BUTTER “ “ 41.00 (.41) B—MIX 10 .......……….. 14.75 (.59) 25.00 (.50) 48.00 (.48)

PORCELAIN, CONE 10 25lb 50lb 100lb PORCELAIN Cone 10……… 14.00 (.56) 24.50 (.49) 43.00 (.43) NARA PORCELAIN 17.50 (.70) 32.00 (.64) 57.00 (.57) COLEMAN PORCELAIN 26.00 (1.04) 46.00 (.92) 79.00 (.79) TOSHI PORCELAIN SLIP 1 GAL= $11.55

1002 West 11th St. Houston TX 77008

713.864.6442 outside the Houston area 800.290.8990 Email: ceramicstoreinc@sbcglobal.net

Store hours are: Monday – Thursday 8:30 to 5:30 Friday -- Saturday 9:30 to 4:00

Warehouse closes 1/2 hour before store closes.

CLOSED 3rd Saturday of each month!!